Mr Asia, a major Australian heroin syndicate operating from 1976 to 1979, is examined. Led by Terence Clark, the group's success stemmed from massive profits and brutal violence, establishing a template for future criminal gangs. Key figures included Martin Johnstone, Jim Shepherd, and Brian Alexander, who facilitated corrupt police protection. The syndicate's activities, including murders like that of the Wilsons, prompted the Stewart Royal Commission, revealing the extent of corruption and leading to numerous arrests and convictions. Shepherd's memoir and the Royal Commission's findings provide unique insight into the group's operations.
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